Falkirk district, Scotland, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Airth

Airth is a town in Falkirk district, Scotland, United Kingdom, home to about 1,760 people. Within 50 km by road there are 275 places to visit — 92 forts & heritage, 83 churches, 34 hill stations & viewpoints and 22 parks. The must-see places are Airth Castle (1 km), Old Tulliallan Castle (4 km) and Plean Castle (6 km).

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Airth, Scotland
Airth, Falkirk district, Scotland, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Airth at a glance

Location
Falkirk district, Scotland, United Kingdom
Population
about 1,760
Coordinates
56.0698° N, 3.7721° W
Places within 50 km
275 (275 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Airth

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Forts & heritage near Airth

97 forts & heritage within 100 km of Airth. The closest is Airth Castle (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Airth

87 churches within 100 km of Airth. The closest is St. Mungo's Parish Church (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Airth

39 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Airth. The closest is Craig Leith (13 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Craig Leith · viewpoint · Clackmannanshire · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Myreton Hill · viewpoint · Clackmannanshire · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Mote Hill · viewpoint · Stirling · ~15 km · Must-see
  • King's Seat Hill · viewpoint · Clackmannanshire · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Ben Cleuch · viewpoint · Clackmannanshire · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Dollar Glen · viewpoint · Clackmannanshire · ~16 km · Must-see

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Parks near Airth

25 parks within 100 km of Airth. The closest is Muiravonside Country Park (17 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Airth

22 museums within 100 km of Airth. The closest is Callendar House (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Airth

9 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Airth. The closest is Loch Leven (36 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Airth

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 27 km on the road.

  1. Start in Airth
  2. 1 km Airth Castle · heritage site, Falkirk
  3. 6 km Plean Castle · heritage site, Stirling
  4. 8 km St. Mungo's Parish Church · church, Clackmannanshire
  5. 1 km Mar and Kellie Mausoleum · tomb, Clackmannanshire
  6. 7 km Old Tulliallan Castle · heritage site, Fife
  7. 4 km Back to Airth

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    Within 15 km of Airth

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Airth by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage9297Airth Castle (1 km)
    Churches8387St. Mungo's Parish Church (6 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints3439Craig Leith (13 km)
    Parks2225Muiravonside Country Park (17 km)
    Museums2222Callendar House (10 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs79Loch Leven (36 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens66Loch Leven National Nature Reserve (35 km)
    Treks44Forth & Clyde/Union Canal Towpath (18 km)
    Mosques & dargahs33Al Furqan Mosque (48 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11St Serf's Island (36 km)
    Beaches & coast11Inchkeith Lighthouse (50 km)
    Waterfalls01Falls of Turret (51 km)

    Airth: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Airth?

    Airth Castle (heritage site, about 1 km), Old Tulliallan Castle (heritage site, about 4 km), Plean Castle (heritage site, about 6 km), Mar and Kellie Mausoleum (tomb, about 6 km), St. Mungo's Parish Church (church, about 6 km), Arthur's O'On (heritage site, about 7 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Airth?

    275 places on Spotwander: 92 forts & heritage, 83 churches, 34 hill stations & viewpoints, 22 parks, 22 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Airth?

    Airth Castle, about 1 km by road; Old Tulliallan Castle (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Airth?

    St. Mungo's Parish Church, about 6 km by road; St Andrew's West (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Airth?

    Craig Leith, about 13 km by road; Myreton Hill (14 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Airth?

    Start in Airth, visit Airth Castle, then Plean Castle, then St. Mungo's Parish Church, then Mar and Kellie Mausoleum, then Old Tulliallan Castle, and drive back — about 27 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Airth?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Airth

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Airth’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Airth on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.